Is this site a non-profit entity?
It is a break even venture, but not officially a non-profit entity.
We looked into filing for non-profit status and the start-up costs
were in the 20k range. Looking to be under a non-profit fiscal
umbrella. If you know about how this works, please get in touch
with
Cyan. In the
meantime, we're operating this under
Enrique's
web development business and we'll
sort it out as we go along. Check back here for updates.
Where is the money going?
Net proceeds for this project are going to the American Civil
Liberties Union (
ACLU).
The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working
daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and
preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution
and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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How can I help?
Joining the site is a great start. Invite your friends. Share
articles, photos, videos -- anything that you think helps the
cause. Buy a bracelet if you can and wear it to show others how you
feel. Really, anything helps. Just don't give up. Have any more
questions you'd like answered? Send them to Cyan and she'll answer
them and post them here. Thank you for joining MILK! Also -- the
forums are helpful.
How did you get the idea to do this?
On election day I (
Cyan) felt
hopeless. Personally, I think the government shouldn't be involved
in marriage at all, but the government is and that's not going away
any time soon. I thought about talking to people as they walked in
to vote, but I knew that it was the worst use of my time. I wanted
to do something on a larger scale to raise awareness across the
globe, not just in California. So, after watching Harvey Milk, I
knew what I had to do. I needed to recruit you. Together we are
strong. Together we can make a difference. Together we can share
ideas.